Allen County
Food Resource Guide

Making Sure No Neighbor Goes Without Food

If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table, you’re not alone — and help is available. With possible delays or changes to SNAP (food assistance) benefits, many families across Allen County may be facing a difficult season. Local food pantries are preparing to meet that need and ensure every neighbor has access to nourishing meals.

Below you’ll find a list of food pantries and meal programs throughout Iola and surrounding communities. Thank you to the Iola Register for gathering and sharing this list so residents can easily find the help they need close to home. Download printable (PDF).

If You Need Food Today:

Humanity House Foundation
110 East St., Iola | (620) 380-6664
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-2:30 pm (Tues-Thurs until 4:30pm) | Open to all

Allen County Food Pantry
16 W. Broadway, Iola | Tues 5-7pm & Thurs 9-11am | Open to all

Humboldt Community Food Pantry
718 Bridge St. Humboldt | Tues 5–6 pm
Proof of residence in USD 258 required on first visit

Light of LaHarpe Church
901 W. Main St. LaHarpe | (620) 228-1829
3rd Fridays, 4–5 pm | Proof of LaHarpe residency required on first visit

Blessing Boxes – Always open to all

Take what you need, leave what you can. Open to everyone, 24/7.

• Iola: Humanity House – 110 East St.

• LaHarpe: City Hall – 902 S. Washington

• Humboldt: USD 258 Board Office – 801 New York St.

• Moran: Community Center – 407 N. Cedar

• Elsmore: Community Building – 100 E. 2nd St.

Hot Meals & Senior Food Programs

Meals on Wheels:
Coordinated by Shannon Patterson, Allen County Clerk | (620) 365-1407
For homebound adults 60+ | Waitlist available

Sunday Soups:
First Presbyterian Church, 302 E. Madison Ave., Iola | (620) 380-6664
Last two Sundays of each month | 5–6:30 pm

School Breakfast & Lunch:
All Iola and Humboldt students eat free.

• Iola USD 257 | (620) 365-4711

• Humboldt USD 258 | (620) 473-3121
  Free and reduced-lunch applications available for all students. Call your school district office for more info.

• Marmaton Valley USD 256 | (620) 237-4250

• Crest USD 479 | (620) 852-3540
  

Senior Meals (60+):

• Wesley United Methodist Church, 301 E. Madison Ave., Iola | (620) 363-2285
  Delivers Fridays to Senior Citizen Members

• Iola Senior Center, 204 N. Jefferson Ave., Iola | (620) 365-1440

• Humboldt Senior Center, 908 Central St., Humboldt | (620) 473-2851

Grocery Stores & Farmers Markets

Iola:

• G&W Foods, 101 1st. St., Iola

• Wal-Mart, 2200 N. State St., Iola

• Dollar General, 2050 N. State St. Iola

  
  Gas:

• Dollar General, 222 W. 1st St., Gas

  
  Humboldt:

• Our Market, 915 N. 9th St., Humboldt

• Dollar General, 1201 N. 9th St., Humboldt
  
  Allen County Farmers Market (May - August)
  Tuesdays: Cofachique Park, N. State St., Iola, 1pm to 3pm
  Thursdays: East side of Iola’s square, 5:30pm to 7pm.

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